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Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1908

Page

3

Pennsylvania Officials Sentenced In Capitol Scandal Case

The article reports multiple defendants linked to a capitol scandal receiving two year sentences. Bail set at $60,000 for one, $25,000 each for others, with appeals filed by attorneys and petitions to grant new trials. Names include Sanderson and others tied to the ex-auditor and state offices. Phoenix, New York and West Chester appear among referenced places and associates.

Abias Sanderson Nation of New York Joel Rathbone Water Oscar Z. “Phomsoh Phoenix West Chester Byerly Glenmoore Alfred 'S Aci Thornpathues

Schoolboys Fight Fire Damages High School Building

Damaged high school building and valuable machinery suffered in a fire described as nearly $100,000 in loss. The structure, deemed the finest of its kind, was completed two years ago at an estimated cost of $400,000.

Togna High Hich Oeanual

Arrest Follows Joke About Grafton Murder

A report describes an arrest linked to a joked confession about a murder in Starbuck area. Otto Persige sixteen told a story that he claimed explained the shooting of Starbuck by Mrs. Smith, though authorities say the tale was only a joke. Logan county Hatfielda fame noted in the surrounding coverage.

Aman Grafton Starbuck Angel Aul Ville Aval

Suitor kills girl in street in Somerville Mass

A troubled eighteen year old, James Harmon, killed Miss Hartley after she rejected him. He then dragged her body onto store steps and fled, later surrendering to police. The incident followed a heated confrontation with the farmer's sweetheart.

Somerville Mass Miss Hartley James Harmon James M. ‘Harmon

Island Republic Declared by Hokahange Natives

A fragmentary report from the steamer Mature arriving from Australia describes Hokahange feland natives shouting down the British flag and declaring a republic led by a missionay ringleader. The text notes local opposition and mentions a new judgment pending.

Ivea Hokahange Australia Feland P Manabiki Iaidye Mias'onary Judmen

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